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March 24, 2026
忠诚(忠誠)zhōngchéng(zhong1cheng2)
忠诚 (zhōng chéng) refers to a strong sense of loyalty or devotion to someone or something, often conveying fidelity in relationships, whether personal or professional. It is commonly used to describe allegiance to a country, organization, or loved ones, and implies a deep moral commitment.
Strokes16Frequency#2890DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
The concept of 忠诚 is deeply ingrained in Chinese culture, reflecting the Confucian value of loyalty to family and state. Historical figures such as Yue Fei, known for his loyalty to the Song dynasty, are celebrated in Chinese history, illustrating the cultural importance of this virtue.
Memory Tip
Imagine a soldier (忠) who is always loyal (诚) to his country. The first character, 忠, resembles a heart (心) within a loyal soldier's armor, while 诚 signifies sincerity in his actions, reminding you that loyalty is combined with honesty.
Meanings of 忠诚
zhōngchéng(zhong1cheng2)
1devoted
2loyal
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About 忠诚
忠诚Simplified
忠誠Traditional
16Strokes
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#2890Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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忠实 (zhōngshí) - use 忠诚 (zhōngchéng) when emphasizing loyalty and moral commitment, while 忠实 (zhōngshí) focuses more on being faithful or true to facts.
Usage Notes
Ensure you use 忠诚 in contexts where deep loyalty is appropriate; it often carries a formal tone. Common collocations include 忠诚的朋友 (loyal friend) or 忠诚于 (loyal to). Avoid using it casually as it implies a profound commitment.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 忠诚 connects with other terms related to loyalty, such as 诚实 (honesty) and 信任 (trust). Students should focus on using it in complex sentences that express loyalty in various contexts, enhancing their vocabulary for discussions on values.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 忠诚 with the more casual term 忠心, which is less formal. For example, saying '我忠心于你' (I am loyal to you) is less appropriate than '我对你忠诚' (I am loyal to you).
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忠诚 (zhōng chéng) refers to a strong sense of loyalty or devotion to someone or something, often conveying fidelity in relationships, whether personal or professional. It is commonly used to describe allegiance to a country, organization, or loved ones, and implies a deep moral commitment.
When to use 忠诚
Ensure you use 忠诚 in contexts where deep loyalty is appropriate; it often carries a formal tone. Common collocations include 忠诚的朋友 (loyal friend) or 忠诚于 (loyal to). Avoid using it casually as it implies a profound commitment.
忠诚 or something close to it
忠实 (zhōngshí) - use 忠诚 (zhōngchéng) when emphasizing loyalty and moral commitment, while 忠实 (zhōngshí) focuses more on being faithful or true to facts.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 忠诚 with the more casual term 忠心, which is less formal. For example, saying '我忠心于你' (I am loyal to you) is less appropriate than '我对你忠诚' (I am loyal to you).
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忠
诚
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Grammar Patterns of 忠诚
忠诚 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
我感谢他们长期以来____的效力。
I thanked them for their long and loyal service.
Example Sentences for 忠诚 (8)
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我感谢他们长期以来忠诚的效力。
wǒ gǎn xiè tā mén cháng qī yǐ lái zhōng chéng de xiào lì。
